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Croatia: Two arrests in subsidy fraud investigation involving a nursery school
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Zagreb (Croatia) has initiated an investigation against two individuals and one educational institution suspected of subsidy fraud and document forgery. The two suspects were arrested yesterday at the EPPO’s request, following investigative...
Andrés Ritter appointed as next European Chief Prosecutor
Today, the European Parliament approved the appointment of Andrés Ritter as the next European Chief Prosecutor, following the Council of the EU’s agreement yesterday. His mandate will start on 1 November 2026.
France: Three convicted over US yacht import customs fraud
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Paris (France) has secured the conviction of two individuals and one company in a case involving the fraudulent import of a yacht from the US.
EPPO explained
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International cooperation
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